Kenton County Public Library

We are pleased to welcome Linda Lane as a new Career Navigator on the Kenton County Public Library Career & Job Services team based at the Independence Library. Linda brings a wealth of experience with her from working with multiple non-profits and programs in our area for many years. Linda will focus on people visiting the Independence Library who need basic help preparing resumes, learning how to job hunt and prepping for interviews. Linda will also be a source of information about both KCPL’s and our local community’s resources for people new to the job search process. This includes recently displaced workers, new high school or college graduates, people interested in re-entering the workforce after a gap or seniors interested in trying to supplement their income with a part-time job. Linda’s empathetic personality and knowledge about our resources will be a big plus for card-carrying KCPL job hunters. You can email Linda to set-up a time to meet with her at the Independence Library at [email protected]. Linda has both daytime and evening hours available for appointments. #CareerNavigator #KCPL #NKYAG

Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! We are so excited to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month this September! Stop by any branch with a current ID or mail with your current address to get your free card.

It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Did you know you can get a Kenton County Public Library card even if you live in Boone, Campbell or Cincinnati? Read what Adventure Mom Nedra McDaniel says about having a library card. https://lnkd.in/gKsCJ3hB #nationallibrarycardsignupmonth #kentonlibrary #librarycardsignupmonth #AdventureMom

Honor a literacy champion! Now through September 30, nominate an individual or organization that has shown tremendous work in the area of literacy in Kenton County. The individual does not need to live in Kenton County but must work in Kenton County. https://lnkd.in/gsh2RXkp

The library is closed today and tomorrow. Visit our website to stream movies, shows, audiobooks and ebooks. Happy Labor Day! https://lnkd.in/gj2CxWWE #Libby #Digitallibrary #Libby #closed #LaborDay

As the new team member of demand generation and content strategy for the life sciences division of PatientPoint®, Mary Woods classifies her job search success according to “The Four C’s.” "1. Classes: Prioritize classes that align with your schedule and address a genuine need of yours. My most impactful were: Creating a Federal Resume, which enabled me to explore lesser-known career paths in government sectors, that provided an alternative to traditional corporate roles. Starting Your Own Consulting Business that offered insights from Executive Coach and Business Consultant Patricia Borne, who actively works in the field, providing practical advice and insider knowledge. The Fundamentals of Networking with Life Coach John Rhoads, who presented a thoughtful and straightforward approach to understanding the critical importance of networking, complete with actionable tips. Weekly NKYAG Meetings that offered in-depth knowledge from experienced presenters and coaches, valuable content, and a collaborative environment through table breakouts. 2. Coaches & Instructors: John Rhoads: A valuable resource with extensive knowledge. Ken Wocher: Exemplified true servant leadership. Dr. Angie Taylor: Known for community advocacy and a memorable presentation style. 3. Consistency: The content and presenters were consistently kind, approachable, and responsive. They effectively leveraged their connections and provided thorough answers to questions. 4. Collaboration: Strong collaboration was evident among NKYAG group attendees, coaches, community members, and employers, all united by a shared purpose of helping individuals in job transition secure new roles.” Mary made highly effective use of all the resources she found at her disposal. Congratulations to Mary for doing all the hard work and aligning her core personal and professional values with PatientPoint®, an organization that connects patients, healthcare providers, and life sciences to enable better health for all. To register for job search classes in this post and others, go to https://lnkd.in/gVbcy_iH. #NKYAGCelebrations #JobSeekerTips #KCPL #NKYAG #JobSearch

Seven months into his job search, having been a finalist in 14 separate job opportunities without landing, Steven Clark hit a wall. He could not understand what was going wrong in his interviews. Friends recommended that he seek out the resources available through the Northern Kentucky Accountability Group at the Kenton County Public Library. Steve was ready to listen after attending his first Wednesday morning meeting and committed to becoming a student of the job search process. Steve ensconced himself weekly at the NKYAG interviewing skills table, soaking up guidance from Volunteer Coaches Lisa Swanson & Peter Landesman, and taking Carol Allison’s advice to read “Nailed It! Ten Keys to Crushing the Interview” by Matt Marvin. Select classes also made a big impact on him. Instructor Patricia Borne taught the importance of “being clear and succinct in the value he could bring to an organization” through the Elevator Pitch program. “Mikaela Brungs helped me understand how to become more efficient in my interview preparation process & by using some of the questions she taught in Mastering the Art of Informational Meetings had a direct impact on my interview process with Aspirant.” Career Navigator Alisha Copley & instructor Steve Tracy helped him master behavioral interviewing skills questions through their classes. The Transferable & Core Skills programs taught by Dr. Angie Taylor, helped Steve tailor his work experience stories to illustrate his core skills in interviews. Suddenly finding himself in the enviable position of negotiating an excellent job offer, Angie and I were able to help Steve think through his priorities both personally and career-wise. After final interviews with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Counselor, Steve has landed at Aspiriant as Senior Associate-Compliance. Steve notes, “my job search and interviewing process became vastly improved as a result of what I learned from June to August in the NKYAG. It’s an amazing program that has changed my life!” So happy for you, Steve! Congratulations! To register for job search classes in this post and others, go to https://lnkd.in/gVbcy_iH. #NKYAGCelebrations #JobSeekerTips #KCPL #NKYAG #JobSearch

“Instinct makes you want to duck and cover when uncertainty is hanging over you,” commented Elizabeth Éder after her previous role was eliminated due to a buy-out and restructure. KCPL Volunteer Coach John Payton recognized Elizabeth’s fearfulness and quickly brought her into the fold at NKYAG meetings. “John was very encouraging with networking which was a real struggle for me.” Elizabeth met with Volunteer Coach Ken Wocher who showed her an updated resume template to enhance her content, “That instantly made the critical investment piece 100% better and I saw a big increase in response to applications.” Elizabeth did not have a LinkedIn profile before her job loss, so she devoted considerable effort to creating a profile based on Carolyn Dickerson’s classes. She also listened avidly to NKYAG speakers, picking up great tips from Dr. Bruce Rosenthal on Five Fatal Flaws and Nine Secrets for Successful Negotiations, Jason D. Nahrgang, SPHR in Mastering the Art of Behavioral Interviews and Alecia Webb-Edgington’s inspiring Pivot, Pivot, Pivot talk on not being afraid to walk through new doors during your career. The many classes she took gave her perspective and guidance. Elizabeth notes “I feel as though I have made many new professional acquaintances through the Northern Kentucky Accountability Group, but also some real friends. Coach Carol Hemmer was a tremendous resource to bounce ideas off and someone who helped me laugh through some of the rough spots.” Elizabeth will be working for Nestlé Purina North America through Actalent in a Buyer role. Congratulations, Elizabeth! Although thrilled to be starting the new job, Elizabeth “will miss the meetings for both the intellectual expansion and feeling of community.” Reach out to her [email protected] or via LinkedIn.” To register for job search classes in this post and others, go to https://lnkd.in/gVbcy_iH. #NKYAGCelebrations #JobSeekerTips #KCPL #NKYAG #JobSearch

The name Kevin Hill is synonymous with the words HARD WORKER. As James Clear of Atomic Habits notes, “Winners and Losers have the same goals. It is all about the process.” Kevin worked the job search process very consistently and never gave up. He attended the Northern Kentucky Accountability Group and Job Search Focus Group of Cincinnati meetings weekly, “making great friends. We shared ideas, leads, and contacts, but more than anything we offered each other support.” Kevin worked with both Brian Holbrook at JSFG and Volunteer Coaches Peg Lewin and Joe Binder at NKYAG on his resume. Looking for a senior level role, Kevin worked with creative Sara Uhlenbrock-Heath on designing a high-profile spotlight document. Kevin was a vociferous learner, taking Build Your LinkedIn Profile, Managing ATS, The Fine Art of Job Search Correspondence, How to Improve Your Efficiency with Chat GPT classes, and got a new headshot from photographer Julie Lubbers. Kevin took the time to really discern what he wanted to do, identified his transferable skills, and invested in himself. He read "Workquake" by Steve Cadigan, one of my favorite reads which motivated Kevin to earn his SHRM-CP credential. The certification helped prove he was a constant, lifelong, and fast learner. Kevin commented, “it also helped make me more marketable as it gave me another great skill and qualification.” Following many conversations with Volunteer Coaches John Payton and John Yockey, Kevin has landed as a Regional Sales and Operations Manager for Orange Theory Fitness. Kevin has words of encouragement for others: “At the end of the day, what I would say is…..do everything lol. Pull every lever. As you always say, do the work to get yourself prepared. Then the networking will work. I found my job in the "hidden" job market. My boss wasn't looking to hire someone for this role until he met me. The timing certainly matters. But if I wasn't prepared, I wouldn't have been able to maximize that introduction into a job.” Congratulations, Kevin! Great work! To register for job search classes in this post and others, go to https://lnkd.in/gVbcy_iH. #NKYAGCelebrations #JobSeekerTips #KCPL #NKYAG #JobSearch